The Tioga Times

September 2008

POTLUCK
Thanks go out to July Pot luck hosts: Beth Creary and Maria Gallo, Nicole and Rose Curcio. August hosts were the Brants and Skowrons. Thanks to them and Tioga Community Management there was a pizza party for all. It was so yummy with lots left over. Thanks!!
September’s pot luck was also picked up by the Brants!! Those people are so dedicated... what would we do without them?!?!? Keep coming out for the monthly pot lucks. They are a great way to meet new neighbors, share yummy food and lots of laughs. Just come on the first Sunday of the month to the Town Hall around 5:30pm. Bring a smile and a dish to pass, along with drinks for your own family. See you there!
Big thanks go to Jan and Gary Liljegren for lining up hosts and keeping this awesome Tioga social event going month after month.

6th Annual Tioga Talent Show
The Tioga Talent show was a big hit once again this year. The following people were in the show:

  • Joshua Winter on keyboard
  • Victoria Gotsch: Irish dancing
  • Connor Edwards: Magic
  • Kaylee Rowe: Ballet
  • Dawson Taylor: Singing
  • Donny Curico: keyboard
  • Christina and Juliana Valentine: hula hoop/jump rope
  • Jenna Foley and Renata Fariello: Duet Comedy
  • And the big finish was Annie James, Maggie Lemak and JB with the band “How’s my Driving”

Thanks for the all the participants, sponsors, and attendees. It was all great fun with talent abounding. And on top of that, $350.00 was raised for the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation.

4th of July Parade
We had a huge parade this year with red, white and blue Mini Coopers, decorated golf carts, bikes, and wagons, along with dozens of patriotic kids and adults. Water was provided by Patti Dost and TCBY brought yummy yogurt cups. If you didn’t make it this year, put it on your calendar for 2009.

Tioga Dog Show
This event is being organized by Ariana Agrios and Victoria Gotsch. It is scheduled for October 18th at 3pm in a still unannounced location. Hopefully info will be posted around the neighborhood.

New Residents
The following residents moved into the hood in the past few months, so be sure to seek them out and give a big "HELLO." We all know it feels to be the new kid on the block, so make them feel welcome.

  • Bob and Gwen Lombard 13234 SW 7th Ave. (lot 277)
  • Danny and Lara Zwilling 13207 SW 2nd Ave. (former Hudson residence)
  • Patrick and Kelly Hawkins 13227 SW 2nd Avenue (lot25)
  • Tony and Claudia Comenta 187 SW 129th Terrace (Villas- 129)
  • Scott and Paula Koss 12911 SW 5th Place (lot 234)
  • Garrett and Kristi Hauptman 12835 SW 3rd Place (lot 201)
  • Grayden and Ying Hanson 12821 SW 2nd Road (lot78)
  • Brian and Shannon Ray 425 SW 129th Terrace (lot 208)
  • Rick and D’Ann Hammond 12824 SW 1st Place (lot246)
  • Sam and Merry Jennifer Markham 518 SW 131st Terrace (lot 246)
  • Charlene Stroehlen 12834 SW 1st Place (lot 142)
  • Jim and Ginger LeBlanc 670 SW 134th Way
  • Toby and Jamie Sembower 184 SW 131st Terrace (lot12)

Town Center News
Tioga Town Fair was Saturday Sept. 13th 4-8pm. There was a twilight carnival with games, prizes, music and food - for kids and grownups alike. Proceeds benefit the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation.
Music and Wine Fesitval is scheduled for Ocotber 18th.
Harvest Festival is scheduled for October 22nd.
Cucina Mia and owner, Karen Chiappone will host another "Tioga Residents Cooking Class" October 22, at 6:30pm. No menu just yet, but keep the date open.
Oceans Restaurant should be open for business by mid-September. We got a peak at the menu and it looks wonderful!! We are SO ready!!
The Running and Walking Shoe store is now open. They carry sports clothing as well as shoes.

Featured Town Center Tenant
This new area is designed to highlight a retail business in the Tioga Town Center as to better get to know them and the services and products they provide. This month we happily introduce you to Cherry Lane Furnishings.
Owners Jennifer and Roland Denault are not only Town Center neighbors but community neighbors as well, having lived in the Town of Tioga for 5 ½ years with their children Graham 7 and Grace 5. The store celebrated its 2nd anniversary in July. Cherry Lane continues to expand its inventory but specializes in the area of youth furniture, with a growing array of baby items as well. Cherry Lane is currently introducing a new line of convertible cribs and nursery furniture. They also have become a great resource for educational toys, vintage games, baby gifts, seasonal items and beautiful home decorating items. The best thing about Cherry Lane is it has become a real neighborhood store, where the kids like to play and the grown-ups visit and catch-up on the latest happenings. "We love meeting our neighbors; big and small!"
So please, stop by when you need a gift or want to add a personal touch to any room in the house and let them give you the personal service only found at Cherry Lane.
As a special “For Tioga Residents Only” Cherry Lane is offering 10% off all games through the month of September. (Just mention the Tioga Times.)
Hours are M-F 10-6pm. Sat. 10-5pm

Around Town
A new feature of the Tioga Times is "Around Town." Please give us a call if you have big news to report. There is always exciting stuff going on in Tioga!!
Last month John Skowron got his first hole-in-one!!! Congrats John!!
The Tioga Garden made the Gainesville Sun front page article in the month of June. The garden is going strong and fall planting is beginning soon. Call Rhonda at 474-6131 if you would like a plot or have questions.